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Rokusho-gu Shrine

六所宮

Rokusho-gu

Gifu

Rokusho-gu is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture that enshrines six deities, as indicated by its name meaning 'Six Shrines Palace.' The shrine serves as an important local religious center where multiple kami are venerated together in a single sacred space.

Denomination
Multi-deity shrine
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Six enshrined deities
Kami enshrined
Multiple kami (six deities)
Coordinates
35.2029484, 136.9347116

Visitor tip

Look for the six separate worship areas or representations of the different deities enshrined at this multi-deity shrine.

Cultural notes

The name Rokusho-gu literally means 'Six Shrines Palace,' reflecting the Japanese practice of consolidating multiple deities into a single shrine complex. This type of shrine represents the syncretic nature of Shinto worship, where various kami can be honored together.

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